Thursday, January 21, 2010

Glitter, Doilies, & Hearts, Oh My!

My latest creation is this glitter heart doily. I've been experimenting with doilies over the past week and got the idea of covering them in glitter. I plan on using the hearts for Valentine's Day Cards. But until then, I thought I would share how to make the hearts. Simple directions below.

Supplies:
Scissors
Glue
Doilies - the more lacy, the better
Glitter
Paint brush
Toothpicks

Cut out heart shapes from the lacy part of a doily. Paint glue on the top. Cover in glitter and shake the excess glitter off. Let dry. Poke any holes with a toothpick that got filled in with glitter. Done.

* The hearts look better in person. The pictures just don't do them justice.
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15 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Your talent and creativity never ends..I am totally amazed everytime I pop over here :) Happy weekend to you and the kids.

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  2. mandaJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    These are going to look great on Valentone cards!! Or even as a garland...

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  3. zakkalifeJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Mandapanda,

    Oh, I like the garland idea.

    M.Kate,

    Thank you for your kind words. I'm always amazed by the beautiful photos you take every time I visit your blog.

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  4. *~kAy~*January 21, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I love glitter! <3
    these look so pretty!

    Are you going to show us how your cards turn out later? I hope so!! :P

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  5. Sophie.JJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Love the heart, have my heart to it!
    Have a great weekend!

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  6. nicoleJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    My sorority is donating valentine's cards to the New York Women's Center, and I sent this link to them for a nice easy way to jazz 'em up!

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  7. Márcia ShintateJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Oh my! They are so beautiful! Lots of love for you and all of us!

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  8. Yarni Gras!January 22, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    aren't they so pretty! Awesome idea!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    ow nice...idea

    better look than previous

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  10. Leptir (Nataša)January 25, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    thanks. it's beautiful :-)

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  11. apinkdreamerJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    they are wonderful!!!!

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  12. KatieJanuary 25, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    I just bought my lace paper doilies and yummy glitter to make this very thing!

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  13. AyieJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    perfect for valentines!

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  14. ILikePaperCuttingJanuary 26, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    nice idea. Love reading your blog as you are doing things using things I can easily grab around my house.

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  15. RimaJanuary 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    How every cool! I love it.

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